March 8 Calendar

Published: Friday, March 8, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 2:32 p.m.

Calendar information to 30 E. First Ave., email it to calendar@the-dispatch.com, or mail it to The Calendar, The Dispatch, P.O. Box 908, Lexington, 27293 so it is at The Dispatch one week prior to its publication date. Include an address for the event. Events listed below are in Lexington, unless otherwise noted. For publication of church and nonprofit yard sales, please call classified advertising at 249-1637.

The Davidson County Republican Party will hold its annual Lincoln/Reagan Banquet at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lexington Municipal Club Ballroom. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for those younger than 18, and young children are free. Sponsorship levels are $1,000 $500 and $250. Buffet dinner is included. Contacts for tickets and sponsorships are Chairman Lance Barrett at 250-4962 and Vice-Chairman Dwayne Childress at 338-2636.

Dunbar High School Class of 1961 will have a covered dish meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Fortune, 124 S. Cecil St. For information and menu, ca;; Pauline Norman at 225-6886.

Gumtree Fire and Rescue Incorporated's Auxiliary is sponsoring a spaghetti supper from 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Each meal is $7. Hot dogs are available. The next spaghetti supper will be held on Nov. 9. The money raised is used to purchase needed items for the firefighters and rescue squad members as they serve the community.

Jehovah Jireh Outreach Ministry, 204 E. Fourth St., will have a walk-a-thon/praying for women walk for the cause fundraiser at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grimes Park. This is in support of the women's conference the church will host at 7 p.m. April 19-20.

A family reunion for descendants of the Rev. George Knotts will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willam Saunders, 206 Radford Ave. For more information, call Cecelia at 225-9494 or Pauline at 225-6886.

New Jerusalem UCC, 4104 Jerusalem Road, will have its annual spring barbecue from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Plates of your choice, containing barbecued prk or chicken, along with potato salad, slaw, dessert and drink for $8.50 per plate will be available. Take outs will be available.

Reeds Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization will host a flapjack fundraiser from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Applebee's, 71 Plaza Parkway. All proceeds raised will go toward various events and supplies students will utilize throughout the year. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 480-8096.

The Men's Fellowship of New Friendship UCC, 307 Turner Road, will have a barbecued chicken meal from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday. Half of a chicken, potato salad, barbecue slaw, roll and cookie for $7 a plate. Eat in or take out.

A Lindsay, Hargrave and Miller family reunion meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the home of Sylvia Hargrave. For questions, please call Sylvia at 236-1136.

Second Reformed United Church of Christ, 330 N. Church St. will have a chicken pie luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Lunch includes chicken pie, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, rolls, dessert, and beverage. Cost is $7 for adults; children $3.50.

Join Relay For Life team Tammy's Girls & Carolyn's Crew from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. March 16 for a Day of Hope at Ruby Tuesdays. For more information please visit www.relayforlife.org/davidsonnc.

The Welcome Civitan Club will host a community breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. March 16 at Center United Methodist Church, 126 Center Church Road, Welcome. The cost is $6 for advance adult tickets and $7 for adult tickets at the door; children 5-12 $3. The menu will include tenderloin, sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, gravy, waffles, toast, biscuits, apples, coffee and juice. Proceeds will benefit numerous community projects. For more information, call 731-7181.

There will be a brief meeting at the Lexington library branch from 1 to 2:50 p.m. March 16 for the Dunbar High School class of 1963. Your contact person is Roberta Hunter, and she can be reached at 224-5353.

Enterprise Moravian Church, Enterprise Road, Arcadia, will have a country ham and chicken pie supper beginning at 5 p.m. March 16.

The Dunbar Class of 1963 will meet from 1 to 2:50 p.m. March 16 at the Lexington branch of the Davidson County Library.

The Lexington Choral Society will hold its fourth annual fundraiser Pasta with Pizzazz from from 5 to 7 p.m. March 23 at the First Baptist Church, 201 W. Third Ave. Tickets are $8 and include dinner and entertainment, both provided by LCS members. The menu features pasta, salad, bread, drink and homemade desserts. Eat in only. Entertainment, which begins at 6 p.m., ranges from LCS choral members singing a preview of its spring concert, vocal solos, guitar, sax, accordion and a sing-along. For further information and ticket purchase, please call Ed Holmes at 787-3854.

The Women's Fellowship of Friedberg Moravian Church, 2178 Friedberg Church Road, Arcadia, will hold its annual spring chicken pie and country ham supper and bazaar from 4 to 7 p.m. March 23 in the family life center. You may dine in or purchase take-out in the fellowship hall. An adult dinner is $10 and children 10 and under eat for $6. The menu includes chicken pie/country ham with sides: green beans and corn, potato salad, applesauce, Moravian slaw, pickles, rolls, and homemade dessert; coffee, tea, and water with dine-in. The bazaar will offer baked goods, crafts, plants, slaw and frozen chicken pies, (large, 9-inch for $10; small 6-inch,-$6). Proceeds will be used for women's fellowship projects and outreach. Call 764-1830 for more information.

The GFWC-Lexington Woman's will have its third annual Spring Market Place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 6 at the Davidson County Fairground Exhibit Hall at the corner of Fairground Road and Greensboro Road. There will arts, crafts, gifts and service vendors. The proceeds are given as scholarships, donations to several non-profit organizations in Lexington and Davidson County and to support the many projects within our club. Vendors are now being accepted. For more information, call Debbie Keith at 249-3907 or 242-4689.

A free workshop for hip hop dance for ages 5-18 is being offered at 1:30 p.m. April 6 at the Robbins Recreation Center. The workshop is taught by a professional instructor. Participants perform at the 17th Annual Multicultural Festival. To register, please visit www.lexingtonnc.net. Note: Registrations can be accepted through the day of the workshop. If you would like any additional information, please contact Tammy Curry at 248-3960 ext. 3237.

A free workshop for African dance ages 10-18 is being offered at noon April 6 at the Robbins Recreation Center. The workshop is taught by a professional instructor. To register, please visit www.lexingtonnc.net. Registrations can be accepted through the day of the workshop. If you would like additional information, please contact Tammy Curry at 248-3960 ext. 3237.

Spring boot camps will start back at the J. Smoth Young YMCA for members/non-members. Eight-week sessions begin April 6 – June 3. Offering a Saturday only, two-day boot camp, or three-day boot camp. For cost and class time options check out our website www.lexingtonymca.com or contact the Y at 249-2177.

Barre classes being offered at The Y. Barre is an innovative workout program that combines isometric exercises and orthopedic stretches to systematically lengthen and sculpt your muscles to create a long, lean body. This six-week session meets at 2 p.m. Sundays beginning April 7. Early bird registration begins March 6-15. Open to Y members and potential members. Space limited. Additional information can be found on our website www.lexingtonymca.com or call 249-2177.

Welcome Lions Club will have a fundraising dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. April 13 at Center United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 186 Center Church Road, Welcome. The menu is country style steak mashed potatoes, green beans, baked apples, homemade rolls, homemade desserts and tea or coffee. All tickets are pre-sold and are $10. Tickets are available from any Welcome Lions member, NewBridge Bank in Welcome or Bank of North Carolina in Welcome. Meals are eat in or take out.

A free liturgical dance workshop for ages 5-19 is being offered at 2 p.m. April 20 and April 27 at the Robbins Recreation Center. Participants will perform at the 17th Annual Multicultural Festival. To register, please visit www.lexingtonnc.net. Note: Registrations can be accepted through the day of the workshop. If you would like any additional information, please contact Tammy Curry at 248-3960 ext. 3237.

The 10th annual Thomasville Spring Daze Festival sponsored by City Beautification Committee will be held 9 a.m. till 3 p.m., May 4 in downtown Thomasville on East Main St rain or shine. There is no admission for the springtime festival which brings vendors offering a variety of plants, flowers, lawn and garden, and home décor items which range from handmade outdoor furniture to jewelry. Vendor applications can be picked up at Thomasville City Hall or downloaded from the Thomasville city website thomasville-nc.gov, go to city board beautification, click on Spring Daze vendor application.

City of Lexington Recreation and Parks Department's Annual Multicultural Festival will be held from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 4 at Finch Park. Five cultural villages are represented (African-American, Asian, European, Latino and Native American) that showcase various cultures through exhibits, demonstrations, ethnic foods and cultural entertainment. The festival will also host its Second Annual Multicultural Festival 5K Run/Walk for Wellness. Applications to participate in the parade can be found on the City of Lexington's website. Free admission including shuttle service provided every 15 minutes to the park from Roses Shopping Center. For additional information on how you can attend, host your own exhibit or become a vendor please contact the City of Lexington Recreation Department at 248-3960. You may also reach us at our website www.lexingtonnc.net or look us up on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/lexingtonrecreation.

<p><I>Calendar information to 30 E. First Ave., email it to calendar@the-dispatch.com, or mail it to The Calendar, The Dispatch, P.O. Box 908, Lexington, 27293 so it is at The Dispatch one week prior to its publication date. Include an address for the event. Events listed below are in Lexington, unless otherwise noted. For publication of church and nonprofit yard sales, please call classified advertising at 249-1637.</I></p><p>The Davidson County Republican Party will hold its annual <B>Lincoln/Reagan Banquet </B>at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lexington Municipal Club Ballroom. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for those younger than 18, and young children are free. Sponsorship levels are $1,000 $500 and $250. Buffet dinner is included. Contacts for tickets and sponsorships are Chairman Lance Barrett at 250-4962 and Vice-Chairman Dwayne Childress at 338-2636.</p><p><B>Dunbar High School Class of 1961</B> will have a covered dish meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Fortune, 124 S. Cecil St. For information and menu, ca;; Pauline Norman at 225-6886.</p><p>Gumtree Fire and Rescue Incorporated's Auxiliary is sponsoring a <B>spaghetti supper</B> from 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Each meal is $7. Hot dogs are available. The next spaghetti supper will be held on Nov. 9. The money raised is used to purchase needed items for the firefighters and rescue squad members as they serve the community.</p><p>Jehovah Jireh Outreach Ministry, 204 E. Fourth St., will have a <B>walk-a-thon/praying for women walk for the cause fundraiser</B> at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grimes Park. This is in support of the women's conference the church will host at 7 p.m. April 19-20.</p><p>A f<B>amily reunion for descendants of the Rev. George Knotts</B> will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willam Saunders, 206 Radford Ave. For more information, call Cecelia at 225-9494 or Pauline at 225-6886.</p><p>New Jerusalem UCC, 4104 Jerusalem Road, will have its annual <B>spring barbecue</B> from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Plates of your choice, containing barbecued prk or chicken, along with potato salad, slaw, dessert and drink for $8.50 per plate will be available. Take outs will be available.</p><p>Reeds Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization will host a <B>flapjack fundraiser </B>from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Applebee's, 71 Plaza Parkway. All proceeds raised will go toward various events and supplies students will utilize throughout the year. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 480-8096.</p><p>The Men's Fellowship of New Friendship UCC, 307 Turner Road, will have a <B>barbecued chicken meal </B>from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday. Half of a chicken, potato salad, barbecue slaw, roll and cookie for $7 a plate. Eat in or take out.</p><p>A <B>Lindsay, Hargrave and Miller family reunion meeting </B>will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the home of Sylvia Hargrave. For questions, please call Sylvia at 236-1136.</p><p>Second Reformed United Church of Christ, 330 N. Church St. will have a <B>chicken pie luncheon</B> from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Lunch includes chicken pie, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, rolls, dessert, and beverage. Cost is $7 for adults; children $3.50.</p><p>Join Relay For Life team Tammy's Girls & Carolyn's Crew from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. March 16 for a <B>Day of Hope at Ruby Tuesdays</B>. For more information please visit www.relayforlife.org/davidsonnc.</p><p>The Welcome Civitan Club will host a <B>community breakfast</B> from 7 to 10 a.m. March 16 at Center United Methodist Church, 126 Center Church Road, Welcome. The cost is $6 for advance adult tickets and $7 for adult tickets at the door; children 5-12 $3. The menu will include tenderloin, sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, gravy, waffles, toast, biscuits, apples, coffee and juice. Proceeds will benefit numerous community projects. For more information, call 731-7181.</p><p>There will be a brief meeting at the Lexington library branch from 1 to 2:50 p.m. March 16 for the <B>Dunbar High School class of 1963</B>. Your contact person is Roberta Hunter, and she can be reached at 224-5353.</p><p>Enterprise Moravian Church, Enterprise Road, Arcadia, will have a <B>country ham and chicken pie supper</B> beginning at 5 p.m. March 16.</p><p>The <B>Dunbar Class of 1963 </B>will meet from 1 to 2:50 p.m. March 16 at the Lexington branch of the Davidson County Library.</p><p>The Lexington Choral Society will hold its fourth annual fundraiser <B>Pasta with Pizzazz</B> from from 5 to 7 p.m. March 23 at the First Baptist Church, 201 W. Third Ave. Tickets are $8 and include dinner and entertainment, both provided by LCS members. The menu features pasta, salad, bread, drink and homemade desserts. Eat in only. Entertainment, which begins at 6 p.m., ranges from LCS choral members singing a preview of its spring concert, vocal solos, guitar, sax, accordion and a sing-along. For further information and ticket purchase, please call Ed Holmes at 787-3854.</p><p>The Women's Fellowship of Friedberg Moravian Church, 2178 Friedberg Church Road, Arcadia, will hold its annual <B>spring chicken pie and country ham supper and bazaar</B> from 4 to 7 p.m. March 23 in the family life center. You may dine in or purchase take-out in the fellowship hall. An adult dinner is $10 and children 10 and under eat for $6. The menu includes chicken pie/country ham with sides: green beans and corn, potato salad, applesauce, Moravian slaw, pickles, rolls, and homemade dessert; coffee, tea, and water with dine-in. The bazaar will offer baked goods, crafts, plants, slaw and frozen chicken pies, (large, 9-inch for $10; small 6-inch,-$6). Proceeds will be used for women's fellowship projects and outreach. Call 764-1830 for more information.</p><p>The GFWC-Lexington Woman's will have its third annual <B>Spring Market Place</B> from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 6 at the Davidson County Fairground Exhibit Hall at the corner of Fairground Road and Greensboro Road. There will arts, crafts, gifts and service vendors. The proceeds are given as scholarships, donations to several non-profit organizations in Lexington and Davidson County and to support the many projects within our club. Vendors are now being accepted. For more information, call Debbie Keith at 249-3907 or 242-4689.</p><p>A <B>free workshop for hip hop dance</B> for ages 5-18 is being offered at 1:30 p.m. April 6 at the Robbins Recreation Center. The workshop is taught by a professional instructor. Participants perform at the 17th Annual Multicultural Festival. To register, please visit www.lexingtonnc.net. Note: Registrations can be accepted through the day of the workshop. If you would like any additional information, please contact Tammy Curry at 248-3960 ext. 3237.</p><p>A <B>free workshop for African dance</B> ages 10-18 is being offered at noon April 6 at the Robbins Recreation Center. The workshop is taught by a professional instructor. To register, please visit www.lexingtonnc.net. Registrations can be accepted through the day of the workshop. If you would like additional information, please contact Tammy Curry at 248-3960 ext. 3237.</p><p><B>Spring boot camps</B> will start back at the J. Smoth Young YMCA for members/non-members. Eight-week sessions begin April 6 – June 3. Offering a Saturday only, two-day boot camp, or three-day boot camp. For cost and class time options check out our website www.lexingtonymca.com or contact the Y at 249-2177.</p><p><B>Barre classes</B> being offered at The Y. Barre is an innovative workout program that combines isometric exercises and orthopedic stretches to systematically lengthen and sculpt your muscles to create a long, lean body. This six-week session meets at 2 p.m. Sundays beginning April 7. Early bird registration begins March 6-15. Open to Y members and potential members. Space limited. Additional information can be found on our website www.lexingtonymca.com or call 249-2177.</p><p>Welcome Lions Club will have a <B>fundraising dinner from </B>5 to 7 p.m. April 13 at Center United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 186 Center Church Road, Welcome. The menu is country style steak mashed potatoes, green beans, baked apples, homemade rolls, homemade desserts and tea or coffee. All tickets are pre-sold and are $10. Tickets are available from any Welcome Lions member, NewBridge Bank in Welcome or Bank of North Carolina in Welcome. Meals are eat in or take out.</p><p>A <B>free liturgical dance workshop</B> for ages 5-19 is being offered at 2 p.m. April 20 and April 27 at the Robbins Recreation Center. Participants will perform at the 17th Annual Multicultural Festival. To register, please visit www.lexingtonnc.net. Note: Registrations can be accepted through the day of the workshop. If you would like any additional information, please contact Tammy Curry at 248-3960 ext. 3237.</p><p>The <B>10th annual Thomasville Spring Daze Festival</B> sponsored by City Beautification Committee will be held 9 a.m. till 3 p.m., May 4 in downtown Thomasville on East Main St rain or shine. There is no admission for the springtime festival which brings vendors offering a variety of plants, flowers, lawn and garden, and home décor items which range from handmade outdoor furniture to jewelry. Vendor applications can be picked up at Thomasville City Hall or downloaded from the Thomasville city website thomasville-nc.gov, go to city board beautification, click on Spring Daze vendor application.</p><p>City of Lexington Recreation and Parks Department's <B> Annual Multicultural Festival</B> will be held from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 4 at Finch Park. Five cultural villages are represented (African-American, Asian, European, Latino and Native American) that showcase various cultures through exhibits, demonstrations, ethnic foods and cultural entertainment. The festival will also host its Second Annual Multicultural Festival 5K Run/Walk for Wellness. Applications to participate in the parade can be found on the City of Lexington's website. Free admission including shuttle service provided every 15 minutes to the park from Roses Shopping Center. For additional information on how you can attend, host your own exhibit or become a vendor please contact the City of Lexington Recreation Department at 248-3960. You may also reach us at our website www.lexingtonnc.net or look us up on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/lexingtonrecreation.</p>